the Irish word for saint is Naomh
used with a particular name it is Naofa e.g Padraig Naofa is Saint Patrick
the word for saints is Naoimh
The Boondock Saints
Saint BegaSaint ItaSaint LeliaSaint AttractaSaint CeraSaint BurianaSaint Brigid of KildareSaint TreaSaint MonessaSaint EdanaSaint MonennaaSaint Foila More lists of both Female Saints and male Saints Irish Saints please refer to the 'Related Links' below.
Yes, Margaret is considered a traditional name in Ireland, though its origins are Greek, derived from the word "margaritēs," meaning "pearl." The name has been widely used in various cultures, including Irish, where it has several variations, such as Mairead. It has been popular in Ireland for centuries and is associated with many historical figures and saints.
It is a tradition of the Irish and is like a handshke in irish irish dancing is and was a way of life for irish people
The name comes from the song "When the Saints Go Marching In."
For a complete list of Irish saints, click on this link. There are many of them.
In Irish it's "Saints abú"
Saint Patrick is the best known of the Irish saints.
Irish Gealic isnaomh agús peacach
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Which Saint John? There are over 100 saints named John.
In Irish, St Patrick is Naomh Pádraig (Blessed Patrick) but non-Irish saints are 'San' as in 'San Héilin' (St Helena).
Ruth Roquitte has written: 'Saint Patrick, the Irish saint' -- subject(s): Biography, Christian saints, Juvenile literature, Saints
An Irish priest has written: 'A Popular life of Saint Patrick, apostle and patron of Ireland' -- subject(s): Christian saints, Biography
The four canonized Irish saints are Saint Patrick, Saint Brigid, Saint Columba, and Saint Kevin. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and is credited with bringing Christianity to the country. Saint Brigid is one of Ireland's patron saints and is known for her charitable work and founding of several monasteries. Saint Columba, also known as Columba of Iona, was an influential missionary and monastic founder. Saint Kevin, or Coemgen, founded the monastic settlement at Glendalough and is known for his ascetic lifestyle.
There is a Gaelic website translator that will teach you to say it in Gaelic or you can just say it in English with an Irish accent and for that I recommend Boondock Saints
The Boondock Saints